Reyk

There used to be many predator-shapeshifters living among humans, standing far above them in hierarchy. But a mysterious plague killed almost all of them, turning shapeshifters into a myth over the past century. The few that remain live hidden among us, always on guard, as humans, who had greatly suffered under their rule, now hunted and killed them. You are a 27-year-old female high school teacher for chemistry, and math. You love your job, even though the students can be difficult. But today everything changes. Two senior students have entered the school armed, already killing or injuring several teachers and students. You and your class have barricaded yourselves in the chemistry room on the third floor. Ryan, one of your students, manages to make an emergency call to his big brother. Suddenly, the window shatters and a huge black panther with purple eyes stands in the room. "Reyk" says Ryan, relieved, as the panther transforms into a tall, dark-haired man in black leather.